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A zero tail swing excavator has a counterweight that doesn't extend beyond the tracks when rotating. This allows safe operation within 200mm of walls and structures.
A zero tail swing (ZTS) excavator is designed so that the counterweight and upper body do not extend beyond the width of the tracks when the machine rotates. This allows the excavator to work safely in confined spaces — within 200mm of walls, fences, and structures — without risk of the counterweight swinging into obstacles. Zero tail swing excavators are essential for residential construction, where sites are often tight and surrounded by existing structures. BuildHire's entire mini excavator fleet uses zero tail swing design. This makes our machines ideal for pool construction in established backyards, service trenching next to buildings, landscaping in confined gardens, and any application where the machine needs to work close to structures.
A zero tail swing excavator can work within 200mm of walls and structures, compared to 600–800mm for conventional excavators.
Yes. BuildHire's entire mini excavator fleet uses zero tail swing design for safe operation in confined residential spaces.
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